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The OPD is a standard tool for creating and editing operator messages. The messages are created and edited in seconds.
Fill the gap between manual operations and full automation.
An OPD can be applied during an SFC phase. The simplest operator interaction could be to ask the operator to acknowledge an OPD message before entering the next step of the phase. Another example is to ask the operator to select between two storage tanks. Each one of the cases above can also require one or several electronic signatures.
An OPD can also be applied for operator interactions on the batch level, between two separate SFC phases. The operator could be asked to choose between different equipments, which require separate unit allocations.
An OPD can be used for event based actions. The operator could be asked to acknowledge an OPD message before opening a valve or closing a pump. Or changing some parameters or alarm limits.
OPD can be used to add comments and electronic signatures during APL operational commands e.g. mode switching or setpoint adjustment.
The OPD is a standard tool for creating and editing operator messages. The messages are created and edited in seconds.
Through the integration with SIMATIC ® Logon for user verification and electronic signatures, the OPD meets the requirements coming from 21 CFR part 11, and other regulatory demands.
Each OPD message can be configured with a text message, operator comment, process values, operator values, option boxes, check boxes and electronic signatures .
The OPD resembles the APL library in both design and functionality.
The OPD has a built in option for handling of Electronic Signatures.
OPD supports PCS7 Web Navigator.
All operator interaction is saved as WinCC messages and can be easily used in standard reports.
OPD messages are easily edited with any spreadsheet tool.
The OPD uses language libraries and all texts used by OPD can be translated to any language.
OPD supports redundant servers.